Opinion

Freehold VS Leasehold Landed Property: Exploring The Gap And How Prices Have Moved Over The Years

Over the past year, demand for landed homes has gone through the roof. Around $2 billion in transactions have already been recorded for 1H 2021, with 245 sales. This is the highest amount we’ve seen since the last peak in…

• 29 Sep 2021
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Units Of The Week Issue #82

It’s that time of the week again where we feature a few of the more intriguing listings that we’ve come across as we traverse the massive and messy world of online property listings in Singapore. We recently did a piece…

• 29 Sep 2021
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11 New Launch Condos That Are Close To TOP In 2022 (Part 2)

Time flies, doesn’t it. It’s crazy to think that we have been living with the pandemic for nearly 2 years at this point. The glut of en bloc and land sales from 2017/2018 seems like such a long time ago…

• 26 Sep 2021
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10 Old Freehold Condos Near MRT With Spacious Units

There are two key things that Singaporeans love in a property: freehold status and proximity to an MRT station. Whether you’re a long-term investor or a legacy-minded homeowner, these are probably in your criteria to be shortlisted when looking for…

• 24 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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Should I Buy A 1 Bedroom At Parc Rosewood As A Single?

Question 1 Hi Stacked, I’ve read your review for Parc Rosewood, as well as the article on 1 bedroom units. I’d like to ask if you have any opinions/advice for me. I’m currently single and 31 (i.e. not eligible for…

• 24 Sep 2021
• 4 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: Review Of Waterview Condo + Bedok Reservoir x Tampines Quarry

Last week, I started my journey in search of the best affordable waterfront development in Singapore with a viewing at Waterfront Isle (boasting lovely facilities and sweeping views of Bedok Reservoir). As you can probably tell so far, I’m the…

• 23 Sep 2021
• 8 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #81

This week on Units Of The Week, we narrow our focus on older properties. Why? Well, for one, many of these have a certain charm you might say. Some people like the environment as it harks back to the “good…

• 22 Sep 2021
• 7 min read
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9 New Launch Condos That Will TOP In 2022 For Those Urgent To Move-In

As we near the end of Q3 2021, one sad truth is clear: Covid-19 is not going away any time soon. For those who have an urgent need to move, the resale market is a tough one to navigate at…

• 18 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: My Search For Waterfront Views + Review Of Waterfront Isle

With all the time we’re spending at home thanks to COVID-19, I had briefly entertained the idea of moving to Sentosa when prices fell below the Singapore mainland. Gorgeous views, low-density housing, a closely-knit community (according to online reviews), and…

• 17 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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Is There Still Potential For Kingsford Waterbay As The Land Opposite Will Be An Industrial Zone? (And More On OLA)

Question 1 Hi Stacked, What do you think of the capital potential gain for Kingsford Waterbay given the opposite land/forest been earmarked as Lorong Halus light Industrial zone? Also, would the forest at the Sungei Serangoon one day be totally…

• 17 Sep 2021
• 3 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #80

This week, we take a closer look at District 15 in our Units Of The Week issue. District 15 is well known for its mix of luxury and boutique condos, as well as sea views on offer – and being…

• 16 Sep 2021
• 6 min read
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Here Are The Cheapest Condos Within 1 KM To A Top-10 Primary School

With changes to the Home School Distance (HSD), we’re not surprised that homebuyers are taking a second look at their shortlist. For parents whose main priority is a good school, things can be tough in 2021 – from rising prices…

• 14 Sep 2021
• 11 min read
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New Launches That Dropped Prices in 2013/14: How Are They Faring Now?

2013 was the peak of the last property market, with all the havoc that often implies. As cooling measures swept in, many developments – especially new launches at the time – took a nosedive. Now if you’re buying in 2021,…

• 13 Sep 2021
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: My Review Of 1 Canberra EC + The Wider Canberra/Yishun area

Have you heard of the Yishun curse? I hadn’t till this year when I forwarded a Yishun property listing to a good friend who immediately texted back, “NEVER, NEVER move to Yishun.” This friend is usually rather a calm person,…

• 12 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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How Do I Choose The Right BTO At Bidadari?

Hi Stacked Team! As a first timer, I have some questions about choosing the right BTO. My partner and I have been recently invited to select a flat for the Toa Payoh/Bidadari exercise and we were hoping to get some…

• 10 Sep 2021
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Units Of The Week Issue #79

This week, we continue to focus on large units – but this time around, we’re throwing in those with lifestyle elements to it! This includes a variety of penthouses – one with a private jacuzzi, another that’s just 1 level…

• 8 Sep 2021
• 7 min read
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Are 2 Bedroom Units A Good Investment? Analysing 3,383 Transactions From 2011

Over the past couple of years, 2 bedroom units have almost become the default choice among investors. The rationale is simple: big enough to accommodate a roommate or small families, but still at a low enough quantum, these are among…

• 7 Sep 2021
• 6 min read
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16 Condos Near A Nature Reserve Or Park That Will Help Boost Your Mental Health

“One with nature” You may have heard that phrase being uttered at many a new launch project today.  There’s a reason why developers are increasingly focusing on the green and nature aspects of their projects. Studies have shown that open…

• 5 Sep 2021
• 16 min read
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